Proctology is a branch of medicine that covers the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the colon and rectum.
Accordingly, a proctologist in Lviv at the Korona Medical Center is engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, anal canal, pararectal zone, and related areas. We have experienced specialists in the field of proctology, so you can receive a doctor’s consultation and all the necessary procedures for the treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other proctological diseases.
WHAT DOES A PROCTOLOGIST IN LVIV TREAT?
You need an examination and consultation with a proctologist in Lviv if you have the following symptoms:
- Itching of the anus and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the rectum
- Pain during defecation
- A feeling of a foreign body in the final part of the digestive tract
- Bleeding or bloody discharge from the rectum
- Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease: mucus in the stool, pain, or a feeling of distension in the colon
- Frequent constipation or diarrhea (or loose stools), bloating, increased gas formation
A proctologist diagnoses and treats the following diseases of the colon and rectum:
- Colitis, Crohn’s disease
- Erosions, ulcers, fissures
- Polyps, diverticula
- Malignant neoplasms
- Intestinal bleeding
WHAT DOES THE INITIAL EXAMINATION OF A PROCTOLOGIST IN THE KORONA CLINIC IN LVIV INCLUDE?
The proctologist’s appointment lasts 20–30 minutes. Our experienced doctor asks about your complaints, collects the anamnesis of the disease and life, and inquires about previous methods of therapy.
During the examination, the doctor can assess the condition of the anal canal and rectum. To establish an accurate diagnosis, additional examinations may be prescribed:
- Anoscopy — examination of the anal canal and anus
- Rectoscopy — examination of the rectum to a depth of up to 22 cm
- Colonoscopy — detailed endoscopic examination of the intestinal mucosa
If necessary, during colonoscopy, a piece of intestinal tissue can be taken (biopsy), sent for histological examination, and polyps or other intestinal neoplasms can be removed. For maximum patient comfort, colonoscopy can be performed in a medically induced sleep (under sedation). Sedation is safe, controlled by an anesthesiologist, and recommended for the removal of tumors, polyps, and other manipulations.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN EXAMINATION BY A PROCTOLOGIST?
An examination by a proctologist in Lviv requires special preparation. The day before the examination, stop consuming gas-forming products: all carbonated drinks, fresh fruits and vegetables, and baked goods. No later than 6:00 PM the day before the examination, you should cleanse your intestines:
- Give 5–7 cleansing enemas of 1.5–2 liters each, and in the morning, give another 3–4 enemas (the last enema 3 hours before the examination)
- Use a single micro-enema such as Normacol or Enema
- Take a laxative: Fortrans, Diagnol, or Endofalk
A consultation with a proctologist may be repeated in the following cases:
- Bandages after surgery
- Anoscopy to monitor the results of treatment
- Latex ligation of hemorrhoids
It is enough to empty your bowels in the morning before the appointment. Additional procedures are not required.
ADVANTAGES OF PRIVATE PROCTOLOGY IN LVIV AT THE KORONA CLINIC
Our advantages include an appointment with a proctologist at a convenient time, affordable prices, effective diagnostics, and conservative and surgical treatment. We prescribe only evidence-based treatment to patients — this allows you to quickly relieve symptoms and prevent complications.
An individual approach to each patient allows choosing the right diagnostic tactics and treatment methods — from conservative to surgical, because our medical center has an operating room with a sterilization unit and comfortable wards. The doctor will be able to solve some of your problems during the first visit. The proctologist is also engaged in prevention – you can contact the doctor with questions regarding lifestyle changes, diet, etc.
Proctology in Lviv within the Korona Medical Center is constantly developing; our proctologists participate in numerous conferences, trainings, and master classes both in Ukraine and abroad. Not only residents of Lviv but also many patients from all over Ukraine turn to the proctologist of the Korona Clinic.
You can make an appointment for a consultation with a proctologist or other specialized doctors, such as a private gynecologist or neuropathologist in Lviv, by phone: (050) 282 98 68, (068) 776 65 54.